Polyester Satin Weave Fabric from Germany
Satin weave polyester fabric with 85%+ staple fibers, used for evening wear and linings, not plain weave thus 'other' under HTS 5512.19.00. Provides lustrous sheen and smooth handfeel from staple fiber construction. Differentiated from twill or plain by weave pattern.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
13.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include weave structure analysis report; satin not plain weave fits 'other'
• Fiber content labs essential for 85% threshold
• Avoid bulk packaging claims shifting to different chapters